TODAY'S TOP STORY
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Real Estate Industry News
Industry heavyweights Rise to the challenge of mental health
Nine out of ten real estate agents in Australia experience high stress at work, and 65 per cent of those agents say that stress has led to mental health issues. …
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RECENT INDUSTRY NEWS
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Clearer picture as CoreLogic announces partnership with Nearmap
CoreLogic Asia Pacific has announced a partnership with leading geospatial information services provider Nearmap to enhance its products with high-quality aerial imagery and superior location insights across Australia and New Zealand. …
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REIV labels stamp duty and land tax hikes the final straw
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has slammed a series of property tax initiatives which have been unveiled in advance of the State Budget this Thursday. …
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Australia’s residential construction costs rose less than one per cent in March quarter
Construction costs increased by less than 1 per cent in the first three months of 2021, …
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Social and affordable housing the focus in Budget reply speech
Labor would spend $10 billion on social and affordable housing over five years if elected to government at the next federal poll, …
FEATURE INTERVIEWS
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Elite Agent
Ryan Mitchell: Equality for all
At only 30, Ryan Mitchell is the youngest known agency director in his region. Couple that with his dual roles as a property manager and business development manager and you have a unique skill set. …
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Elite Agent
The perfect fit: Arden Armstrong
When Arden Armstrong dipped her toe into the property management waters she knew she had found her true calling. The Century 21 Eastern Beaches Maroubra senior property manager explains why she ditched becoming a selling agent and what she loves most about her job. …
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Elite Agent
Dean Mackie: In the driver’s seat
An innovative database, artificial intelligence insights and a dedication to top-notch customer service are just some of the elements that have made DiJONES an industry leader. …
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APPOINTMENTS
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Real Estate Industry News
Harcourts Australia appoints Adrian Knowles to newly created role
Harcourts Australia has announced the appointment of Adrian Knowles in the newly created role of Chief Executive Officer of Growth. …
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Real Estate Industry News
James Navin joins The Agency Central Coast
The high level of market activity on the NSW Central Coast market is attracting significant talent to the area, including experienced former local agent James Navin. …
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Real Estate Industry News
McGrath appoints Michael Murray as head of company sales
McGrath Estate Agents has announced the appointment of Michael Murray as Head of Company Sales for the group. …
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FRANCHISE NEWS
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Real Estate Industry News
Ray White Marsden principal Avi Khan opens new office at Daisy Hill
The team at Ray White Marsden, south of Brisbane, have just officially opened the doors of their new office after branching out into the nearby suburb of Daisy Hill. …
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Real Estate Industry News
Jellis Craig bolsters network with acquisition of 10 Greg Hocking offices
Victorian real estate network Jellis Craig has bolstered its network, announcing the addition of a further 10 offices to its roster following the acquisition of Greg Hocking real estate group. …
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Real Estate Industry News
The Agency breaks six suburb records on Central Coast in two months
NSW’s Central Coast property market has been booming since COVID history last year and The Agency’s local team have been making hay while the sun shines, …
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
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The Elevate Podcast - Hosted by Samantha McLean
How to improve your listing conversion rate: John Hellaby
John Hellaby of MarketBuy shares his expert insight into social media content that makes you the first agent people think of and overcomes two of the biggest listing presentation hurdles before you even walk through the door. …
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The Elevate Podcast - Hosted by Samantha McLean
Lessons in Listing – with five top-performers
In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, we’ve tapped into the vault of knowledge we have on hand from some of the best practitioners in the real estate business to cover all angles of securing listings. …
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The Elevate Podcast - Hosted by Samantha McLean
How to be genuinely ‘you’ and win at real estate: Heidi Howe
In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Heidi shares what she learned in the most recent challenge, and also discusses a true community initiative that offers a very real point of difference. …
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The Elevate Podcast - Hosted by Samantha McLean
How to create your dream team
In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Samantha McLean is joined by a panel of expert leaders who share their insight on building a team and businesses from the ground up. …
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The Elevate Podcast - Hosted by Samantha McLean
Finding new revenue models in real estate: Scott Bateman and Brock Fisher
Kolmeo's Scott Bateman and Brock Fisher share their insight into how agencies can look at the landscape through a very different lens to differentiate and increase their revenue. …
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The Elevate Podcast - Hosted by Samantha McLean
Tony Blamey of Domain: From property portal to solutions provider
Tony Blamey shares the thinking behind Domain’s new focus on facilitating the ‘complete agent journey'. …
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CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE
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Celebrity Homes
Steven Seagal is selling his bulletproof Arizona home
Talk about a bulletproof investment… 1980s and ‘90s action film star Steven Seagal has announced he is selling his Arizona home. …
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Real Estate Industry News
Richmond AFL star Dustin Martin earning his stripes as a property investor
AFL superstar Dustin Martin’s post-football prospects appear to be as safe as houses, with the Richmond Tigers star buying up $14 million worth of property in Melbourne over the past few years. …
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Real Estate Industry News
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen drop price on Beverly Hills home
There are worse issues to have than owning too many luxury Los Angeles homes, but it’s a problem John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are currently dealing with. …
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CONTRIBUTORS
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Elite Agent
Manos Findikakis: Build an empire
When you set an audacious goal to 'build an empire,' every day becomes day one. On day one, you are enthusiastic. …
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Elite Agent
Jey Xavier: Life in harmony
Creating the perfect life balance of living, playing and working can be hard work. If just one element is out of sync you can find yourself performing at less than your best. …
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CONTRIBUTORS
Champions of service: Claudio Encina
Claudio Encina explains how you can use technology to create certainty in times of change and use this to connect with your clients on a deeper, …
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EVENTS
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Real Estate Industry News
PPM National Property Management Awards goes virtual
June’s PPM National Property Management Conference may have been postponed but the National Property Management Industry Awards are set to proceed virtually. …
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Elite Agent
Perth’s property management sector set to celebrate with June’s PM Collective Summit
Perth property management sector is set to celebrate its success, with an industry-specific conference scheduled for next month. …
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Elite Agent
The biggest Privacy Act mistake you need to avoid
Oh, no! You don’t comply with the Privacy Act as you have been told you don’t need to, but you have fallen into the biggest privacy trap out there. …
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LISTING + MARKETING
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The power of relationships: Conor Canning
Last year Tasmanian real estate agent Conor Canning stole our hearts as part of the ultimate love story on the reality TV show Bachelor in Paradise. …
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Five prospecting tips for 2021
Prospecting is an ever-popular topic in the real estate community, especially right now when we are all brimming with new goals and enthusiasm for the year ahead.But according to Dan Spencer, …
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Fresh ideas to revive an old listing without asking for more VPA: Anton Babkov
Even though it's a seller's market, there are ways you can get more eyeballs to your listings without breaking the bank. …
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Struck down by tinselitis? Here’s what to do
A serious case of “tinselitis” is about to sweep the nation. It happens every year, …
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The art of negotiation – find their motivation
Gino De Iesi is the Principal at McGrath Northcote. Here, he shares his tips for negotiating with potential sellers, …
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How Victoria’s #1 agent sold through Stage 4 lockdown
Michelle Stephens from OBrien Real Estate Carrum Downs has won Residential Sales Person of the Year at the REIVs two years running, …
LEADERSHIP
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Shane Kempton: Positive mental attitude (in three simple steps!)
Chris is an agent who has missed out on his past two listing presentations. …
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How to master strategic thinking in real estate: Scott Bateman
For more than 20 years I’ve been involved in sales across various industries and there’s a question I’ve asked every team I’ve worked with during this time which is (almost) always guaranteed to result in stunned silence – “what do you do that your competitors would admit they can’t or … …
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The four Cs of leadership in a crisis: Leanne Pilkington
Like many leaders, the past few months have given me time to reflect on what effective leadership really means and how it is delivered. …
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2021: The year of people-driven leadership
As we move into 2021, there are still so many questions to be asked, …
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Leading a franchise during a pandemic
We all watched in horror as Wuhan in China was consumed by the Coronavirus (later …
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Michael Sheargold expands leadership toolkit with Coach the Coach
With a tough year now entering its final stretch, there’s never been a better time for real estate leaders to expand their toolkit and bring out the best in their team, …
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5 insider tips for your clients investing in property in Australia
Buying property can be complex. Whether investors are buying their first property or not, …
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Manos Findikakis: Leads, leads and more leads
Early in my real estate career, I heard this statement from a good friend & colleague which really resonated with me. …
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Image of health: How a new model helped group reach new heights
It’s clear there is strong demand from agents keen to create their own success, …
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Sherrie Storor masterminds new program for high performers
Building a business that is profitable, with healthy revenue margins, encompasses a high-performing team, …
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Travis Williams: ERPs and why you need one in your real estate business
As an agent, your CRM is your lifeblood. It's your phone book, task manager and resource to get what you need now and in the future. …
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Console Cloud integration with Snug will streamline leasing process for property managers
A new application integration from software company Console Cloud will enable property managers to streamline the leasing journey. …
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Why ‘Pay On Success’ is a real estate game-changer for you and your vendor
As an agent, you know selling a home is a rewarding experience, however discussing the upfront costs for the marketing budget with your vendor always creates some friction in your otherwise streamlined process. …
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Openn season: Reserve prices smashed using online negotiation platform
Reserve property prices are continuing to be smashed around the country, as Australia’s surging property market continues to exceed expectations due to pent-up buyer demand. …
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Project fatigue: Manos Findikakis
April signifies the end of the first quarter of 2021 and the beginning of the next. …
INTERNATIONAL
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Real Estate Industry News
New Zealand house construction costs rise at fastest rate in two years
Housing construction costs in New Zealand surged by 1.3 per cent over the first quarter of 2021, according to the latest CoreLogic's Cordell Housing Index Price (CHIP). …
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Real Estate Industry News
Netherlands researchers planning to print their way out of a housing crisis
Netherlands researchers have come up with a concrete solution to address the shortage of housing in the nation - by printing new dwellings. …
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Real Estate Industry News
US real estate market booming
Australia is not the only country experiencing a real estate boom in 2021, with new figures from the United States showing national median home values have reached a new all-time. …
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BTW
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Further expansion in Melbourne key to new office opening
Harcourts has opened a new Melbourne office in Coburg. …
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Josh Gillespie expands into Colonel Light Gardens
The team behind Ray White Unley have taken over ownership at Ray White Colonel Light Gardens in Adelaide’s inner south. …
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Spyre group receives green light on fourth luxury gold coast beachfront project
Brisbane developer Spyre Group has been given the green light for a fourth residential beachfront development on the Gold Coast. …
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Building a path for women: HIA appoints new Vice President
The Housing Industry Association has appointed Debbie Johnson as national Vice President. …
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New beachfront icon for Gold Coast
A development application will be lodged with Gold Coast City Council for the construction of a 35-level, …
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Raine & Horne hosts its biggest NSW property management event ever
Raine & Horne has held its first in-person property management event since the start of the pandemic The announcement: Key points Raine & …
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Property sales start-up becomes Queensland’s largest value-based agency
One Percent Property Sales says its percentage-based commission incentivises agents to get the best price for their vendors. …
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The Perth suburbs topping the house price growth list in 2021
Twenty Perth suburbs have experienced median house sale price growth of 10 per cent or more so far this year. …
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New home sales take an autumn dip
New home sales in April were more than 50 per cent lower than they were in March, …
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